Thursday, January 20, 2011

Outfit Details:
Leather jacket that I always wear and you're probably sick of it - courtesy of Coach

scarf - Gap, borrowed from Bobby, who got it from my mom

tri-blend shirt - also from Gap, and it was $4!

shorts - courtesy of Queen's Wardrobe

tights - Target

boots and belt - thrifted

spoon ring - gift from my mom

Makeup Details:

Smashbox primer

Laura Mercier oil free tinted moisturizer (in Porcelain)

Smashbox blush

Laura Mercier lip stain in Hibiscus

MAC paint pot in Bare Study

E.L.F. pencil eyeliner

MAC Fix + spritzed over whole face to wake up my tired makeup

This is me in yesterday's outfit...today. Yesterday's clothes, yesterday's hair and makeup (with a little touch up, of course). I had the intention of going to bed early, failed miserably and instead, stayed up all night. I got some sewing done, did the dishes and vacuumed the floors, listened to some party music and generally had an awesome night. I'm not being sarcastic - I love staying up all night. I know it's not a good thing to do and I don't do it often anymore, but skipping sleep and having a full day ahead of me is one of my guilty pleasures.

When I was in high school and college, I used to pull all-nighters all the time because I thought that's what young people were supposed to do (or maybe I just felt like it). Of course, it's a lot more fun when you're on a midnight adventure that lasts through sunrise and you end up on a beach or in another city. This had nothing of that sort - but you better believe that if I had a car of my own, I would already be outta here on a road trip with little Miku in tow. Instead, I'm just going to take a shower and put on some new clothes, get a little more work done and then get the heck out of the apartment for awhile. Party of Helicopters' Please Believe It (old but still the best) is today's official soundtrack and I'm set on having a good day.

p.s. Did you notice that Miku has been working her way into all of my indoor pictures? You lucky bastards.

Thank you! I needed a productive night. I have been in such a rut since I came back from Florida. I haven't been able to get a whole lot of work done, because it's really hard to use scissors and sew with a broken hand. I get stir crazy!

That sounds like a blast, though I think I'd be useless if I stayed up through the night. You look totally gorgeous. You give me total hair envy. I love it! And I'd be wearing the hell out of that jacket, too. It would be wrong not to.

Keiko, I absolutely LOVE this outfit. It's the perfect mixture of comfy and polished. I was just noticing how your style has shifted from girly and frilly (which I loved!) to sleeker and darker (which I love too!). It's so interesting to have photo documentation of your sartorial shifts. It would be really cool to hear your thoughts on this--especially about the ways in which we change our style with age, experiences, and regional differences. Makes me wish I had kept some kind of photo log, too!

_Sternwanderin: It is the magic of makeup. Without it, I would be the opposite of fresh-faced!

Thao: I definitely go back and forth between different styles. I still do majorly girlie sometimes, but it's harder to pull off in a lot of layers. Lately I have been dressing really casually just because it's easier. I guess I don't put much thought into my style - I just wear whatever I feel like wearing. It's funny because I always have a hard time explaining my taste in clothing. It varies with my mood!

You look marvellously awake for someone who hasn't had any sleep. I find I am so much more inspired to get things done at nighttime, but have to force myself to go to bed so I'm not wrekced at work the next day. This makes me want to stay up and clean my house, isn't that sad!

Agree, I love all nighters! It's a different kind of energy you get from being awake at night. I get loads of things done too! Sketches, paintings but not much machine sewing as I'd probably wake up the whole house.I love how simply and elegantly you style your hair, it's so timeless. xo

I am in no way sick of that jacket, nor could I ever be. I've had a time of it trying to find a good one to copy yours at Beacon's Closet and Buffalo Exchange. I had to settle for a much less nice one. :(

Miku is such a cutie :))) You look absolutely gorgeous! I love simple outfits on you, it gives way to your natural beauty. Besides your simple outfits are quite innovative and very very stylish :)) Good job once again!

PS: I discovered your boyfriend's site some time ago and I love it, too, even though you're still my favorite hahah, but shhht! :)))xxx

Wow...I found you via Chictopia. I love your style. Im a Jersey girl and love to mix things up. I had a baby 10 mos ago and havent gotten my waist back. lol But I hope to get back in the game soon. Until then I'll blog stalk you and drool. lol

I adore this outfit! I'm in love with those shorts! It's so true that the feeling of doing things during the night is so much more appealing than during the daytime, almost like you're sneakily breaking a rule without anyone punishing you or something haha.

"An all night mission to have fun." Don't we all know that type of mission. And that mission is never complete without a devlish leather jacket. Regardless of how many times you wear it, it still rocks ;)xx ThePleat

Hi Keiko, I'm not sure if you read all of your comments, but I found your blog yesterday, or the day before from Bloglovin. I'm so glad I did because your blog is really awesome and wonderful! I love your style of makeup, you are super gorgeous, and your makeup always looks super clean and beautiful- not to mention gorgeous and clean cut pictures!

Thanks for being an inspiration! You're one of my new favorite blogger and i'm so glad i've stumbled upon your blog! =)

Hello Keiko, Do you know that you're followed from France?! ;) Anyway, I love your blog! And I love this lip color! Could you tell me if there is any dupe (in Makeupforever, Mac, Sephora, Bobby Brown, cause LMercier is not very distributed here. Thank you!

Every once in a while I'll watch tv all night (and messing with some craft project at the same time) and come three AM the sound of everything appears amplified, the air is crisp. By the time the birds start their sunrise cacophony (honestly, that 's not "singing" LOL) I usually head up to bed though :)

You look gorgeous. Love your hair and makeup.I pulled an almost-all nighter a couple of days ago. They're a bit of a struggle for me with me already horrible sleeping habits. You seem to survive well though :)

I admire your ability to pull an all-nighter! I use to do it all the time in undergrad, but now I can barely stay up until 1am on the weekends. My job has made me an old lady at the ripe old age of 26 ;)

Just saw your Project ReStyle post on Elsie's blog, and followed you here! I love your blog, and your styling! All-nighters are my guilty pleasure too. The last semester of my graphic design program demanded quite a few of them, but they generated SO many fun memories :)